10 Highlights

• Valerie Bertinelli, 64, shared an intense video post detailing her experience of a severe anxiety attack.
• The actress, feeling vulnerable, described how her hand trembled and she was 'weeping uncontrollably' after the attack.
• • Bertinelli managed her symptoms through meditation and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
  • In the video, Valerie emphasized the shocking nature of the attack, saying it caught her by surprise due to its infrequency.
  • She encouraged her followers to discuss their mental health struggles, fostering a sense of community and shared experience.
  • Her candid post comes weeks after ending a 10-month long-distance relationship with Mike Goodnough, originally met on Instagram.
  • Valerie openly shared her message that no one should feel alone in their mental health journey, highlighting personal resilience.
  • Previously, Bertinelli quit drinking eight months ago to enhance her overall well-being and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
  • The actress used her platform to raise awareness, stating that understanding our body's reaction to anxiety is crucial.
  • The video post, shared on Sunday, was a bold step in continuing her advocacy for mental health awareness and transparency.